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Virtual Drive Raises $7,000 to Buy Books for Local At-Risk Students
Photo caption: The West Hartford Rotary Club donated $1,000 to kick off the tenth annual Greater
Hartford Holiday Book Drive, which purchases new books for local at-risk students. From left: Ronni
Breiter, Children’s Reading Partners director; Bennett Forrest of The Miale Team at Keller Williams, who
chairs the drive; and Rick Liftig, Rotary Club president.
Hartford Holiday Book Drive, which purchases new books for local at-risk students. From left: Ronni
Breiter, Children’s Reading Partners director; Bennett Forrest of The Miale Team at Keller Williams, who
chairs the drive; and Rick Liftig, Rotary Club president.
West Hartford, Conn. (January 17, 2024) – Children’s Reading Partners, the West Hartford Rotary Club,
and The Miale Team at Keller Williams are pleased to announce that the tenth annual Greater Hartford
Virtual Holiday Book Drive raised $7,000 to purchase new books for elementary students who participate
in Children’s Reading Partners’ volunteer literacy programs across the region.
“We can't believe this was our tenth year holding this book drive,” said Bennett Forrest of The Miale
Team, who chairs the drive. “Over the years we have raised thousands of dollars and delivered
thousands of books to students in need. The Rotary Club of West Hartford and Miale Team at Keller
Williams, are proud to support the efforts of the Children’s Reading Partners each year.”
In addition to the many individuals who contributed to the book drive, members of the West Hartford
Rotary Club donated $1,000 toward the goal. “Getting books into the hands of kids can change their life,”
said Rotary Club President Rick Liftig. “The Rotary Club is very proud to be able to help in this effort."
“Many of the children in our programs do not own a book of their own or have books available in their
homes,” added Children’s Reading Partners Program Director Ronni Breiter. “Having a book selected just
for them builds motivation and instills reading confidence. Our children's faces light up when they
receive their personal gift!"
Administered by the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, Children’s Reading Partners serves at-risk
students in the Greater Hartford area. The program provides one-on-one mentoring services during the
school year and through a summer reading league.
To learn more about Children’s Reading Partners, visit www.children reading partners.org.
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About Children’s Reading Partners
Children’s Reading Partners is an initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. Major grant
funding is provided by: Liberty Bank Foundation, the Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation, the Jewish
Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, SBM Charitable Foundation, the George & Grace L. Long
Foundation at Bank of America, and Amy Elizabeth Lauth Charitable Foundation.
About Children’s Reading Partners
Children’s Reading Partners is an initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. Major grant
funding is provided by: Liberty Bank Foundation, the Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation, the Jewish
Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, SBM Charitable Foundation, the George & Grace L. Long
Foundation at Bank of America, and Amy Elizabeth Lauth Charitable Foundation.
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